bowlingb

ekarlw wrote:So I checked Amazon (FYI who also own woot!) because of all the posts and the Leeks there at this price have a 'liner lock' not the 'frame lock' offered here - frame locks on Amazon are more.

SO the question begs which type of lock is better and does the frame lock eventually fatigue at the thin machined down 'flex point' and break?

I've had one of these knives for seven or eight years as an EDC and have no issues with the frame lock. They are really a great knife but the tip is fragile so don't open paint cans with it :-).

bowlingb

Judging from the pictures, it looks like the clip options are only for tip up or tip down carry. I don't see any mounting points on the other side of the knife where the clip position might benefit lefties.

aaronman

Yeah this is so not a deal. Amazon prices are higher now then they were earlier - very sneaky move on amazon's part. I got this knife a couple months ago on amazon for under 35 bucks shipped. chucker move, woot/amazon.

simoco

Damn you woot, you just made me buy a new EDC knife. My CRKT m16-01k has served me faithfully but has seen better days. Was going to jump on the kershaw skyline due to all the great reviews until I saw this beauty on Woot. After doing some serious review reading, I decided this would be a great replacement to my CRKT.

FYI straight edge is way better than partially serrated. Only buy the partially serrated if you are terrible at keeping you knife sharp. Some people believe a serrated edge stays sharper longer, when in fact you are no longer cutting but sawing, which does not require a sharp knife to do so. Look at cheap steak knives, when was the last time you sharped one of them? Yet they still cut (saw) steak just fine...

glaicius

I don't have this particular knife, so I couldn't comment how practical it would be for a lefty. I'm right handed, but I prefer to carry my knifes in my left pocket, away from my gun hand.

By looking at the pictures, seems that you'd have to flip the clip and even then you'd have to maneuver it and rotate in such way as to allow the blade to open. Not the greatest if you are considering purchasing the knife for protection. I have an OTF for that though.

I'm surprised that it doesn't come with a lefty option. I wouldn't think twice to buy one if it was so. I've never had a Ken Onion knife, so I'm still considering it.

beautybark

xenukzk wrote:I have the plain edge version, as well as 3 others from the Ken Onion series (the Chive, the Scallion, and the Shallot--hey, when your last name is Onion, you go with it). They're great knives. Very well-made, and *very* sharp.

Two of my knives have a rainbow titanium finish, the others (including my Leek) are this matte black.

I recently broke the tip off my Leek--just a couple millimeters off the thinnest part of the blade, doing something I shouldn't have--so this is perfect.

Replacement blade through Kershaw is only $10 plus your cost to ship it to them. Another testament to their quality & customer service.

kenbjorkii

I've had the Silver version of this knife for many years. Best pocket knife you can get. Perfect size, quick open, stays sharp, and is beautifully designed by the Man- Ken Onion. Highly recommend this knife, get it with serrated edge for cutting things that require that. It's too bad this is not a "Woot " price, as it can be purchased for this price elsewhere. Wish it was priced better, I would love to buy at least one more!!!!

viol8tion

I've owned a leek for 6 years now and was bummed when I busted the tip by doing something woot worthy, but I improvised and turned it into a tanto blade. Totally stoked to be waiting for a new and shiny one. This was not really a stellar deal but the price was fair and the product is EXCELLENT. WOOT!

jeffs110

troyalg

I've had this knife for about 4 months (purchased here on Woot). I'd have to say that I'm happy with the knife overall: it's easy to use, sharp, light, and pocket ready. I purchased the black matte and it is incredibly discolored, which is disappointing, but not too upsetting. However, the Tip-Lock slider, which can be set to keep the blade from opening, has broken off. I don't even know how that happens. I suppose it was just a precautionary lock, since the blade needs a fair amount of force to open, but I really liked having that extra "safety".

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